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Generating novel solutions and creative ideas to solve problems.

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Teams prioritize Innovation for a role when:


  • Presenting unconventional ideas can decrease costs and improve work effectiveness
  • Pursuing creative ideas yields the development of innovative products
  • Encouraging others to develop creative solutions promotes a culture of innovation
  • Pursuing a creative endeavor despite obstacles retains focus on the ultimate goal

An ideal candidate will need to:


  • Determine the most efficient ways to implement cutting edge strategies
  • View problems from a unique perspective in order to overcome obstacles
  • Generate creative ideas and approaches to improve existing products and services

Competencies for Innovation include:

Generating new ideas


Behaviors include:
  • Being receptive to different ideas and perspectives
  • Using unconventional approaches to solve problems
  • Suggesting creative and original ideas
  • Finding ways to improve the quality and efficiency of work
  • Finding and generating valuable solutions

Identifying impact of possible solutions


Behaviors include:
  • Gathering and analyzing information relevant to a problem
  • Assessing the value, importance, or quality of an idea
  • Anticipating problems and outcomes before they happen

Formulating plans to implementation


Behaviors include:
  • Initiating change and integrating change into plans and procedures
  • Seeking out new ideas and critically evaluating them
  • Creating plans and processes to accomplish the work
  • Establishing objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
  • Anticipating problems and choosing solutions that avoid them

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